Major Themes

• Death/Destruction of the American Dream
• Illusion vs. Reality
  • Willy believes a popular, good-looking man in the business world will be successful
  • It was impossible for Willy to pursue his dream while being a salesman, someone who tricks and lies
• Money more desirable than Happiness
• Decay of their world
• Desire for the Past
• Recreation of the American Dream
• Failure
• Faith (or lack there of) in the promise of the American Dream